Links to Sites with Spyware/Adware/Malware/Parasite Info...

Understanding Spyware, Browser Hijackers, & Dialers is an excellent read to get insight on the what's, why's, and how's of spyware, browser hijackers, and dialers.

DoxDesk.com Parasite Info List is a list of various spyware(parasites) types and how to clean them off of your machine.

SpywareWarrior's Rogue/Suspect Anti-spyware Products & Websites is a great resource for figuring out who the good guys are and who the bad guys are.  This site lists the many programs/websites out there that tout themselves as legitimate anti-spyware programs/websites but really aren't.  Also an interesting read is this little gem regarding Google and the paid ads on their search.

CoolWebSearch Chronicles is a detailed info site by Merijn Bellekom about all the various browser hijackers modelled after the CoolWebSearch design.